Recent Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

 

A memorial gathering for Charlie Adell Francis age 58, of Roswell, NM will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Charlie passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.

Charlie was born August 9, 1965 to R.C. Francis and Mary Charlene Ladd in Childress, TX.

Charlie graduated from Central Christian school in...

Nov 3, 2023

 



Helen Marie Rook Lock Nelson passed away Thursday, November 3, 2023 at her home.

A viewing for Helen will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2023, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. The First Baptist Church will host the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, with Robert Holcomb officiating. Interment will...

Oct 31, 2023

 

JoAnn (Meler) Huddle was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma on July 22, 1929, and passed away peacefully in her Roswell home on October 31, 2023. Growing up on her family farm, she worked hard and enjoyed milking the cows (but never did like drinking milk!) before a long bus ride to the county school.  Her parents, Lee and Tena Meler,...

Oct 28, 2023

 

 

David Raye Scott, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 28, 2023.

David entered this world on July 7, 1935 in Emory, Texas. He was born to Jack Scott and Gladys Garrett-Scott. Growing up as a young boy, David split his time living between El Paso, Texas and...

Oct 27, 2023

 

A graveside service for James Ellison “Cherry” Weathers age 82, of Roswell, NM will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at General Douglas L. McBride Veteran Cemetery. Jim passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.

Jim was born January 2, 1941, to Luther Basil Weathers and Eva Lou Marie Elizabeth Rogers in Amarillo, TX....

Oct 22, 2023

Oct 19, 2023

 

Bob Franklin Turner was born to humble beginnings in Columbia, Missouri on October 6, 1933, and passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. He was the youngest of three children and worked hard through his school-age years and through college. He was a proud alumnus of the University of Missouri, Columbia, and he was drafted to the Army after...

Oct 19, 2023

 

MAJOR WILLIAM R. SCHWARTZ, USAF (ret.)-   1928–2023, Roswell, NM

Major William R. Schwartz, USAF (ret.), departed on what he called his “next mission” on October 19, 2023.

 

Bill was born on March 28, 1928, to Alex C. Schwartz and Elsie Felder Schwartz, along with his identical twin brother, Edward J. Schwartz, in Sealy, TX. He had one...

Oct 8, 2023

 



Carol L. Henry of Roswell passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

Carol was born September 3rd, 1928 in Quincy, Illinois to Benjamin and Lucille Baker Jefferson.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, brother John and husband Don. Survivors include her sister Nedda Simon of Princeton, Illinois, her children Linda Crowder with husband Dave of Wadsworth,...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Grattney was born June 17, 1987 to Jerry Lynn Wooten and Cathy Banta in Clovis, NM. Grattney loved ranching and all that was involved in it! He was an outdoors Cowboy that enjoyed hunting, and horseback riding. Grattney would help anyone in need at anytime.

Grattney was preceded in death by his grandparents: Wayne and Grace Banta; and Jerry...

Sep 12, 2023

 

Hubert Henry Quintana, age 75, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home with the love of his life, Mary Lynn, by his side.

 

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, beginning with recitation of rosary at 9:30am, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, followed by a celebration of life...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Thomas G. Earnest, Jr. (Tommy), age 74, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.

Thomas was born on August 26, 1949 to Thomas G. Earnest, Sr. and Mildred Earnest in McAlister, Oklahoma. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and was attached to the 902 military intelligence unit. Tommy was stationed...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Graveside services for Emily (Lewsader) Johnson 73, of Roswell, NM, will be held Friday, September 22nd, at 10:00 a.m., at South Park Cemetery.

Emily was born May 12th, 1950, to Donald Lewsader and Lillie Opheim in Roswell NM and lived most of her life in her hometown. She went home with our Lord and Savior, September 4th, 2023. Emily...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Robert Dusty Johnson

It is with great sadness that our family announces that on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Robert Dusty Johnson passed away. 

 

Dusty’s life began on December 7, 1949 in Houston, Texas. He was the 4th child of what would total 10 children to O.R. and Elizabeth Johnson.  In 1950 the family moved to Roswell. He attended...

Aug 27, 2023

Aug 26, 2023

 

Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo, whose cremated remains are interred at the Gen. Douglas L. McBride Roswell Veterans Cemetery. Janet also requested cremation and will be interred with her husband.

Janet leaves behind her two daughters, Janet E. Macaluso (husband Nicholas and son Domenic), and Julia T. Gallegos (husband Jonathan and sons Jack and Vincent).

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Aug 25, 2023

 

Martha “Marty” Childress, age 88, passed peacefully, Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marty was born December 22, 1934 to Martha Heron and Donald Orth Grimes, Sr. in Baltimore, Maryland—the third of three girls, the “JAM” sisters: Jane, Anne and Martha. Two years later their brother, Donald O. Grimes, Jr. was born and shortly...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Sinny Herrera was born on December 27, 1934 in Dahlia, New Mexico. She married her husband, Julio in 1958, enjoying 53 years of marriage.

Sinny was a homemaker and she helped everyone that crossed her path and was...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Lazaro S. Grado age 82, of Dexter NM passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lazaro was born on November 15, 1940, to Severiano Grado and Librada Serrano in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico. He retired from B23 Dairy as a farmer.

Lazaro was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...

Aug 9, 2023

 

Tim Wishard had a full life with many adventures.  He was born and raised in Roswell, NM.  He spent his youth playing baseball at all levels and was a member of the 1958 American Legion Junior Baseball State Championship team.  He went on to study business at ENMU, eventually enlisting in the Air Force to serve as a KC-135 aircraft mechanic...